1. Oakland High School Class of 2015 Junior Presentation

2. Counseling Department Jana Dickey A-E dickeyj@rcschools.net Jessica Johnson F-L johnsonje@rcschools.net Missy Blissard M-R blissardm@rcschools.net Teri Pigg S-Z piggt@rcschools.net Meredy Clifton Grad Coach cliftonm@rcschools.net Laura Davis Secretary davislau@rcschools.net davislau@rcschools.net

3. Objective: To review graduation requirements and consider postsecondary options to help reach educational and career goals

4. Life After High School Career Planning We define COLLEGE as any kind of formal education after high school

5. Graduation Requirements Class 2015 4 Credits – English 4 Credits – Math 3 Credits – Science 3 Credits – Social Studies 2 Credits – Foreign Language 1 Credit – Fine Art 1.5 Credit – Wellness/PE.5 Credit – Personal Finance 3 Credits – Focused Pathway 1 Credit – Electives 23 Total Credits Required

6. Diploma with Honors ACT Benchmarks English18 Math22 Reading22 Science23

7. Diploma with Distinction 3.0 GPA & One of the following Governor’s School All State Musical Organizations National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist ACT score of 31 or higher Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams Score of 4 or higher on 2 or more IB exams IB Diploma Candidate 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit

8. Valedictorian Requirements 4.0 GPA 12 Honors or Above Courses Honors Diploma Distinction Diploma

9. Post Secondary Education is VITAL!! Increase Skills and Knowledge More Career Opportunities Greater Income Capabilities Certification Opportunities

10. Junior Year To Do’s Continue taking challenging courses Study, Study, Study Seriously start planning your future after high school by: –Talking to college reps that visit OHS –Research colleges and careers online –Attend college and career fairs –Visit colleges –Volunteer

11. Life After High School Community Colleges – Associate’s Degree (2 year) Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree Specialty Colleges – Art, Business Technical Centers – short term training Military Work Force

12. What Do Colleges Look For When Selecting Students to Admit? Challenging courses Grades/effort ACT/SAT scores Leadership development Community service Work experiences Letters of recommendation Unique/special talents or experiences

13. Where To Go – Consider This What’s important to you (the student)? Cost Admission Requirements Location/Environment School Size Majors Special Programs Housing/Facilities

14. www.planningyourdreams.org Tennessee College & Career Planning Activation Code = N3696544XVK

15. OHS Mini College Fair Wednesday, January 29 During all 3 lunches in the gym

16. Career Cluster Showcase Featuring: Hospitality & Tourism Wednesday, February 5 during all 3 lunches in the gym

17. MTSU Guaranteed Admission -3.0 GPA/22 ACT Conditional Admission – 2.7 GPA/19 ACT  Scholarship Deadline – December 1  Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT  www.mtsu.edu (Future Students) www.mtsu.edu

18. University of Tennessee Knoxville Class of 2012 Mid Range Core GPA 3.37- 4.63 Mid Range ACT 25-29  Early Action/Competitive Scholarship &  Honors Program-November 1  Regular Decision-December 1  http://vip.utk.edu or www.commonapp.org http://vip.utk.eduwww.commonapp.org

19. University of Tennessee Chattanooga Admission Requirement 2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT  Scholarship Deadline – December 1  www.utc.edu/apply www.utc.edu/apply  Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT

20. Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville Admission Requirement 2.0 GPA/19 ACT 2.5 GPA/17 ACT  Scholarship Deadline – December 15  www.tntech.edu www.tntech.edu

21. www.tntransferpathway.org Tennessee College Transfer Guarantee

22. Motlow State Community College www.mscc.edu www.mscc.edu Benefits of a Community College: Saves Money Improve GPA Basic Requirements Family Ties

23. Tennessee College of Applied Technology www.ttcmurfreesboro.edu Benefits of a Technical School: Affordability Short Duration of Courses Employment Opportunities Practical Training

24. Mike Rowe Foundation www.mikeroweWORKS.com www.mikeroweWORKS.com Trade Schools Apprenticeships Skills

25. ACT/SAT What is the difference? Both fulfill the same role in the admission process Both have college readiness benchmarks ACT is content based SAT test critical thinking/problem solving Your strength and weakness

26. Junior ACT Date March 4, 2014 Free Reportable Score Test during a school day School will complete registration for you

27. ACT Test Prep ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 26 & 27 at 3:30 Register at www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79www.prepforthefuture.com www.march2success.com – online free resourcewww.march2success.com www.actstudent.org- online resourceswww.actstudent.org-

28. Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr) GPA 3.0 or ACT 21 General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000 GPA 3.75 and ACT 29 Wilder-Naifeh - $2000 Tennessee College of Applied Technology

29. Scholarship Resources OHS Guidance webpage Email University websites Scholarship search engines Civic organizations Church Employer **College Planning Guide/Power Point will be posted on our web page

30. NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org Must register 16/14 core courses Test scores

31. 2014-2015 Youth Leadership Rutherford www.rutherfordbep.org/programs/ylr Applications due February 3, 2014 to Chamber of Commerce

32. Junior Parent Night Thursday, January 23, 2014 7:00 p.m. OHS Theatre To prepare parents to help their rising senior with 12th grade responsibilities Free ACT/SAT prep information

33. Spring Registration Coming Soon! Late February Course Consideration Challenge and Rigor Dual Enrollment

34. Spring Test Dates AP Exams – May 7-May 14 IB Exams – May 7-May 25 Writing Assessment – February 3-28 EOC Exams – May 5-May 9

35. Academic Pep Rally Thursday, April 24 What are your goals? Work to make them happen!

36. Summer Activities Senior Pictures – Paul Vaughn Studios Campus Visits Summer Programs Part Time Job Job Shadow Volunteer

37. Last Day of School May 29 Pick up report cards